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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies
The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display o...
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Video: Asteroid Burns Up In Earth's Atmosphere, Lighting Up Philippine Sky
A small asteroid, 2024 RW1, burned up in Earth's atmosphere over Luzon Island, Philippines, after being discovered just hours earlier by astronomers in Arizona.
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Asteroid 2024 RW1 Disintegrates Over Luzon, Detected by NASA and ESA Before Impact
Asteroid 2024 RW1 disintegrated over Luzon Island, Philippines, on 4th September. Detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey just hours before impact, the asteroid posed no risk as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 17.6 km per second. Despite the cloud cover caused by Typhoon Yahi, videos of the event were shared online. NASA, along wi...
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Villagers Try To Drive Away Elephant With Spiked Rods, Fireballs. It Dies
A banned practice of using spiked rods and fireballs to drive away wild animals has led to the death of an elephant in West Bengal's Jhargram district on Thursday. Conservationist Prerna Singh Bindra shared the incident in an online post on Saturday.
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The 2024 Perseid Meteor Shower To Peak Tonight: Where And How To Watch
The shower is expected to produce around 50-75 meteors per hour at its peak, with the possibility of fireballs and meteors with long trains.
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4 Dead In Huge Blast At A Factory In Gurugram
Four people were killed in an explosion at a fireball manufacturing factory in Daulatabad Industrial Area of Gurugram, said police.
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2 Killed In Blast At Gurugram Factory That Makes Fire Extinguishing Tools
Two people have been killed in an explosion at a fireball manufacturing factory in Daulatabad Industrial Area of Gurugram, officials said.
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Why North Korea's Satellite Launch Exploded In Fireball Minutes After Taking Off
North Korea's latest satellite launch exploded in a fireball before dropping into the Yellow Sea just minutes after lifting off, but analysts say the attempt showcased new strides in the nuclear-armed country's race for space.
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Video: Chinese Space Junk Causes Light Show Over California, Locals Stunned
The fireball created by re-entry of the Chinese space module generated a lot of buzz on social media.
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"Aliens?" "Meteors?" Mystery Fireball Over Arizona Stumps Onlookers
The skydivers were falling from 16,000 feet in the air and reached speeds of 200 miles an hour (322 kmph).
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First Meteor Shower Of 2024, Quadrantids, Anticipated To Climax In Coming Days
Quadrantids 2024: The Quadrantids, which peak during early-January each year, are considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers.
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Explained: How 379 Passengers Miraculously Escaped Japan Jet Fireball
The Airbus A350 collided with a smaller Coast Guard plane shortly after landing, erupting into a fireball that claimed the lives of five Coast Guard crew members.
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Car Blast Near Niagara Falls Shuts Down US-Canada Crossing, Kills 2
A car erupted into a fireball at a US-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing the two occupants, triggering border closures and sparking a massive security alert on the eve of a major holiday.
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35 Sustain Burn Injuries During Madhya Pradesh's 'Hingot' Festival
As many as 35 persons were injured on Monday during 'Hingot' festivities in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, an official said.
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Only Fireballs, Phone Lights As Gaza Goes Dark Amid Israeli Strikes
Most of the 2.3 million people in the Gaza Strip have no electricity and no water. And, with hundreds of Israeli strikes raining down on their tiny enclave, they have nowhere to run.
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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies
The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display o...
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Video: Asteroid Burns Up In Earth's Atmosphere, Lighting Up Philippine Sky
A small asteroid, 2024 RW1, burned up in Earth's atmosphere over Luzon Island, Philippines, after being discovered just hours earlier by astronomers in Arizona.
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Asteroid 2024 RW1 Disintegrates Over Luzon, Detected by NASA and ESA Before Impact
Asteroid 2024 RW1 disintegrated over Luzon Island, Philippines, on 4th September. Detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey just hours before impact, the asteroid posed no risk as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 17.6 km per second. Despite the cloud cover caused by Typhoon Yahi, videos of the event were shared online. NASA, along wi...
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Villagers Try To Drive Away Elephant With Spiked Rods, Fireballs. It Dies
A banned practice of using spiked rods and fireballs to drive away wild animals has led to the death of an elephant in West Bengal's Jhargram district on Thursday. Conservationist Prerna Singh Bindra shared the incident in an online post on Saturday.
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The 2024 Perseid Meteor Shower To Peak Tonight: Where And How To Watch
The shower is expected to produce around 50-75 meteors per hour at its peak, with the possibility of fireballs and meteors with long trains.
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4 Dead In Huge Blast At A Factory In Gurugram
Four people were killed in an explosion at a fireball manufacturing factory in Daulatabad Industrial Area of Gurugram, said police.
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2 Killed In Blast At Gurugram Factory That Makes Fire Extinguishing Tools
Two people have been killed in an explosion at a fireball manufacturing factory in Daulatabad Industrial Area of Gurugram, officials said.
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Why North Korea's Satellite Launch Exploded In Fireball Minutes After Taking Off
North Korea's latest satellite launch exploded in a fireball before dropping into the Yellow Sea just minutes after lifting off, but analysts say the attempt showcased new strides in the nuclear-armed country's race for space.
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Video: Chinese Space Junk Causes Light Show Over California, Locals Stunned
The fireball created by re-entry of the Chinese space module generated a lot of buzz on social media.
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"Aliens?" "Meteors?" Mystery Fireball Over Arizona Stumps Onlookers
The skydivers were falling from 16,000 feet in the air and reached speeds of 200 miles an hour (322 kmph).
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First Meteor Shower Of 2024, Quadrantids, Anticipated To Climax In Coming Days
Quadrantids 2024: The Quadrantids, which peak during early-January each year, are considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers.
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Explained: How 379 Passengers Miraculously Escaped Japan Jet Fireball
The Airbus A350 collided with a smaller Coast Guard plane shortly after landing, erupting into a fireball that claimed the lives of five Coast Guard crew members.
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Car Blast Near Niagara Falls Shuts Down US-Canada Crossing, Kills 2
A car erupted into a fireball at a US-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing the two occupants, triggering border closures and sparking a massive security alert on the eve of a major holiday.
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35 Sustain Burn Injuries During Madhya Pradesh's 'Hingot' Festival
As many as 35 persons were injured on Monday during 'Hingot' festivities in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, an official said.
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Only Fireballs, Phone Lights As Gaza Goes Dark Amid Israeli Strikes
Most of the 2.3 million people in the Gaza Strip have no electricity and no water. And, with hundreds of Israeli strikes raining down on their tiny enclave, they have nowhere to run.
